Groundbreaking music production system for tactile, creative beatmaking.

MASCHINE MK2 is the second edition of Native Instruments' highly respected groove production system and it comes stacked with numerous enhanced workflow improvements for an even more intuitive experience and faster performance. MASCHINE lets you effortlessly produce beats, melodies, and harmonies with powerful drum synths, premium sounds, an integrated sampler, and more – cutting-edge software meets intuitive hardware for ultra-smooth workflow.

MASCHINE’s multi-color pads provide ultimate feel in the thick of the beat. Dedicated group buttons and a master push encoder deliver hands-on control of sounds and key parameters. And eight display knobs automatically map to key instrument parameters for on-the-fly, two-handed tweaking and sound shaping. The included MASCHINE 2 software is exploding with cutting-edge technology. Improved browsing, arranging, and sampling, plus a new mixer, plug-in strip, and exclusive drum synths. Get ready for the most responsive, fluid, and musical beatmaking experience ever.

Scales and ChordsMASCHINE 2 extends Keyboard Mode with a new scale and chord engine – fully integrated into the MASCHINE workflow. Simply select your scale and start playing melodies on MASCHINE’s 16 ultra-sensitive pads that are always in key. Engage Chord Mode and play chords directly into your compositions.

ArpeggiatorMASCHINE 2 extends Note Repeat into a fully functional arpeggiator. Play any number of notes and let MASCHINE turn them into a melodic pattern. Use the arpeggiator in combination with Scale and Chord Modes and get polyphonic performances from just one key – always in tune. What’s more, the output of the arpeggiator is recorded into the Pattern Editor – perfect for post-performance editing.

Keyboard Integration MASCHINE 2 gives you full keyboard functionality within the MASCHINE environment. Press browse on your KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and the KOMPLETE Browser pops up on your computer screen, letting you select and load a sound directly into a sound slot in MASCHINE. Watch scales, chords, and arpeggios light up across KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Light Guide™, see the color of your sounds in MASCHINE directly on the keyboards, and get perfectly mapped parameters instantly with Native Map™.

It allows VST and KONTAKT instrument developers to integrate their plug-ins with KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE at the same deep level as KOMPLETE Instruments. This means that even instruments not built by NI can be fully integrated in the KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE browsers, with instrument parameters intelligently mapped straight out of the box. NKS instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and the full creative potential of KOMPLETE KONTROL. And what’s more, the NKS version of an instrument will be a free update for existing owners.

Save On KOMPLETE Software!If you are purchasing, or already own a MASCHINE Series product, you qualify for special pricing on KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE. Unlock the full potential of MASCHINE by combining it with the worldwide industry-standard instrument and effect suites for production, performance, and sound design. These two collections of advanced software instruments and effects not only give you a wealth of sound to choose from – they also fire up your imagination. And MASCHINE Series Groove Production Controllers open up their full potential.

FEATURES

Industry-standard groove box workflow

Sampler, arranger, mixer, effects, and more

16 highly sensitive, multi-color performance pads

Two high-contrast displays with 64x256 resolution

Eight display knobs to tweak parameters and browse presets

Browse, scrub, and adjust tempo, volume, and more with intuitive push encoder

Compared to my old Mk1 this thing is a dream - all the buttons (not pads) now click, which I don't like (sometimes they get double responsive, and sometimes it feels like...Read complete review

Compared to my old Mk1 this thing is a dream - all the buttons (not pads) now click, which I don't like (sometimes they get double responsive, and sometimes it feels like they don't respond the first time, latest 1.8) - and the 8 rotaries are a bit easier to turn, and I like more resistance, but baring these personal qualms and the regular selling price, this is a great piece of kit. If you already have/had a Maschine, and can find a new Mk1 for half the price, well, this isn't worth double. But if you never had one, it's the same price as the original always was.

The pads are WAY more sensitive on the new one, but sometimes you can feel the pad pulling away from the sensor almost like MPC pads, which the MK1 didn't have, it felt solid and almost magically sensed your hits. But for live performance this will be fantastic. I'm used to it already in less than a week, and can play a full kit style drum part live with one hand, these are so sensitive that your pinky doesn't suffer. More sensitive than the Korg PadKontrol which used to be the best.

The software is the same for either unit, but I suppose that is one of the reasons I took a star off, not because it's bad, but because I don't think that it's worth 3 hundo (I can't imagine this unit being worth much more than 3, and bundles always bring the total down...) and the software does seem to sell second hand on auction and classified sites for around a c note.

That said, the software is not available as a 64 bit AU plugin, only 32, though it is a 64 bit VST (not helpful if you're a Logic user). and the Transport controls don't easily control the DAW transport while in plugin mode (for me so far, anyway.)

Lastly, the removable faceplates - the White is not a while face - it is brushed silver/aluminum. Just be aware. I removed the face to see if it was white underneath, but it is filled with magnets underneath. THIS SAID - WHY ISN'T THERE A FACEPLATE WITH OTHER WRITING? Like for Traktor? For Makie? These maps are built in, but it would be nice to have other labels - I know what they do in Maschine, so when I use it with Traktor on occasion, I would like to have labels without using masking tape.

All in all, if you don't have a pad controller, nothing comes close, regardless of price. This is by far the best, so I feel like NI is treating us well for a change - the LEDs are nice and bright but not obnoxious, and the different colors can be useful when playing live (so you know your kicks are always red, snares always yellow, etc, or however you want to lay it out, by banks, by individual sounds, etc).

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Seasoned experimenter found workflow difficult.

I shopped carefully and read many reviews and gave this product a good chance. To be fair I'm I prefer hardware over software production tools. After nearly a year I've decided this product let...Read complete review

I shopped carefully and read many reviews and gave this product a good chance. To be fair I'm I prefer hardware over software production tools. After nearly a year I've decided this product let me down in some ways. The sounds that came out of it just didn't seem to capture what i really wanted to create although it does offer some really great features. Keep in mind, the selling point is to get you away from the computer, I found myself using a midi keyboard as a controller and referring to my Mac software screen to get anything done. I seem to struggle to get any acceptable results at times and I tend to be overloaded with all the options. Maybe, to be fair, some people will have to realize a steep learning curve for some types of music. Some of my creations were interesting, however. I found that the device had a good sound library. The experience has generated few "a-ha" moments. Maybe in the hands of the technically minded you could get great results if you like this workflow. Is it one of those devices in music production history that make you want to run home and make music? I'm not yet convinced, but I'm going to keep trying with it. Maybe its buyers remorse. Navigating the device was work for me all the way around. The midi multitracking just seemed to box me in an unintuitive way, yet it had some powerful features. You may have to try it to see if it works for you.

I shopped carefully and read many reviews and gave this product a good chance. To be fair I'm I prefer hardware over software production tools. After nearly a year I've decided this product let me down in some ways. The sounds that came out of it just didn't seem to capture what i really wanted to create although it does offer some really great features. Keep in mind, the selling point is to get you away from the computer, I found myself using a midi keyboard as a controller and referring to my Mac software screen to get anything done. I seem to struggle to get any acceptable results at times and I tend to be overloaded with all the options. Maybe, to be fair, some people will have to realize a steep learning curve for some types of music. Some of my creations were interesting, however. I found that the device had a good sound library. The experience has generated few "a-ha" moments. Maybe in the hands of the technically minded you could get great results if you like this workflow. Is it one of those devices in music production history that make you want to run home and make music? I'm not yet convinced, but I'm going to keep trying with it. Maybe its buyers remorse. Navigating the device was work for me all the way around. The midi multitracking just seemed to box me in an unintuitive way, yet it had some powerful features. You may have to try it to see if it works for you.

This is not a drum machine. It is an electronic device with great software to match all of the manual hardware functions. To use it effectively I had to not only spend a lot of time learning how to use it but needed to take an instructional course on its use. Without the course it was an expensive gadget that wasn't being used. Check out the courses at producer tech dot com.

The drum kits in the library are a good starting point for creating a beat-rhythm. However, each drum in any kit can have its sound shaped using ADSR controls as well as let you apply FX like EQ, filters, delay, reverb, etc.

The software is truly a DAW in itself, allowing you to create complete songs with several patterns for verse, chorus, bridge, etc. It also has the ability to add musical instrument parts like bass and keyboards. I don't use these features because I play bass and keyboard and don't need a to simulate them.

You can incorporate the software interface with LogicPro or Ableton as well.

Another important point is that you need to have real studio monitors to appreciate the sounds it creates. I purchased monitors with 8" woofers to actually distinguish the changes you an make to a kick drum, for example, applying ADSR controls to the standard sample for that drum.

If you are willing to spend the time to learn how to use it to its full potential I'd say the price is worth it. If not, save the expense and buy a drum machine.

If you are a DJ who wants to create dance beats and songs with a lot of effects, this will do it for you. However, this is not what I will ever be doing.

This is an extremely versatile groove-making controller that has about as many possibilities to explore and customize as there a moves in chess. The unit is well built with very responsive rubber trigger pads, smooth rubber knobs, and two LCD displays for easy browsing and sampling. The included Maschine 2 software has a massive library of kits, samples, and effects but you can also sample any wav file to customize even further. For the price you'd be hard pressed to find as capable and reliable a Maschine out there. Save yourself the time of watching YouTube comparison videos and reading a bunch of reviews and just make the buy. Treat yo self.

It has a nice software interface. There are far too many drum kits and lots sound a like.(only found 4-5 that I like out of 300 +) My style is more techno/noise than any type of dance music. Everything can be done on the software vs the hardware controller (micro may be a better purchase).Find myself using the software for programming and the controller for listening to sounds and getting a beat down. Personally I like the old Mc-505 better (more usuable drum kits). Installation was tiresome and frustrating. Lots of free software(maschine synth(good). For me the sequencer works better as a point click mouse than a midi controller. I think it depends if your a total software VST person or a hardware person. For me it is an addition and not a replacement. Probably really good fro making dance music. Bottom line is that thing is good/useful but probably over hyped.

It takes a little bit to get used to and to learn, but once you get the hang of it, it's really useful and fun. I had to go to YouTube for a lot of tutorials which were helpful, check out ADSR sound design & synth tutorials, those were my life savers and they also helped me learn to use it in logic. Excellent for making beats and grooves, I write mostly industrial music. In my opinion, it's a fine piece of hardware for an electronic musician.

I just bought one and the LCD displays went out after 20 minutes of total usage. It is very upsetting that so many other customers are experiencing the same problems, even with brand new units! Its very sad thing indeed. :( I cannot see anything on my screens, so I must look at the computer DAW GUI and use the mouse. This has been infuriatingly inconvenient and defeats the purpose of using a Maschine over any other MIDI Controller with some other DAW. If anyone knows a way to reset the firmware on one of these bad boys I would geatly appreciate it.

I am impressed by the sound. The drum selections are interesting. The pads are very responsive and lend themselves to finger drumming. The Maschine has a lot of potential, but I have not yet figured out how to fully integrate the device with Logic Pro in real time after two weeks of attempted use. As with all newer equipment the learning curve is steep.

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